Here are 3 photos of the parallel trestle
project under construction, taken in August 1997.

Above, parallel trestle under construction,
with temporary bridge to south island. Picture taken from fishing pier at southern
island, which is about 4 miles from the Virginia Beach shoreline (visible in distance).
Large pile-driving derrick is visible in distance also.

Northbound, North Channel Bridges in distance.
Parallel bridge from Fisherman Island to the northernmost man-made island is about
6 months from completion. Landfall is Fisherman Island.